The YumUniverse mission is to create and provide recipes that are not just “good for being vegan,” but they must taste better than conventional baked goods that used processed ingredients and dairy.

There are many recipes out in the universe that are either vegan, dairy-free or gluten-free, but very rarely are they all three. And, sad to report, but they are very rarely, yum. I created the recipes in TREATS so I could enjoy, and share with my pals and family, baked goods that were all three, and definitely delicious. Now, I’m sharing them with you.

These recipes are the result of countless hours of experimentation and finessing. This 25-page eBook is about celebrating new flavors, textures and combinations. You’ll find unique, protein-rich and wholesome flours like Teff, Almond and Garbanzo Bean called for instead of conventional nutrient-free flours. You’ll find my secret-weapon Whole Food Egg Replacer in here too, as well as tips for success, saving money and beautiful step-by-step photos.

I encourage you to push intimidation aside, and dive right into TREATS, but know that this book is not about easy, quick or simple baking. TREATS is about delicious baking with whole food ingredients that don’t cut corners. This is the kind of baking that nourishes your body, and it takes time and unique, organic ingredients to prepare. So, if you enjoy baking—the enjoyment, creativity and relaxation that it can bring—this is a great book for you. If your motto is “easy-peasy,” then hang in there for upcoming volumes.

YumUniverse will be offering a variety of eBooks to help you simplify, break out of your comfort zone, achieve goals and have fun. Not only will you be experimenting with unique ingredients and techniques for plant-based foods in our eBooks, but you can feel good knowing that it’s a sustainable way to outfit your kitchen with healthy recipes and tips (look at you, saving paper and shipping fees). You can read your YumUniverse eBooks on electronic readers or simply print out the pages you like and keep them in a customizable 3-ring binder.